Md. Code Regs. 12.10.04.09

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 12.10.04.09 - Firearms Conversion - Classroom Instruction, Training, and Qualification

A. A firearms qualified employee who has successfully completed entrance-level firearms classroom instruction, training, and qualification for a specific type of firearm and is required or requesting to use or carry a firearm of a different type shall successfully complete:

(1) Firearms conversion classroom instruction, training, and qualification requirements established under this regulation for the different firearm type; or

(2) Entrance-level classroom instruction, training, and qualification established under this chapter for the different firearm.

B. A firearms qualified employee shall successfully complete firearms conversion requirements under this regulation before being authorized to use or carry a different type of firearm if the firearms qualified employee is currently authorized to use or carry a:

(1) Handgun type and is seeking authorization to use or carry a handgun of a different type;

(2) Type 1 long gun, and is seeking authorization to use or carry a Type 2 or 3 long gun; or

(3) Type 2 long gun, and is seeking authorization to use or carry a Type 3 long gun.

C. Firearms Conversion Classroom Instruction, Training, and Qualification for Handgun and Long Gun within the Same Type.

(1) Except for provisions under §C(2) of this regulation, a firearms qualified employee is not required to complete firearms conversion classroom instruction, training, and qualification under this regulation before the firearms qualified employee is authorized to use or carry a handgun or a long gun that is the same type that the firearms qualified employee is currently authorized to use or carry.

(2) A firearms qualified employee is required to complete firearms conversion classroom instruction, training, and qualification under this regulation before the firearms qualified employee is authorized to use or carry a handgun or a long gun that is the same type that the firearms qualified employee is currently authorized to use or carry if the firearms qualified employee's employer determines:

(a) There is a difference in operation between the firearms; and

(b) Conversion classroom instruction, training, and qualification are warranted to ensure safe and effective use of the firearm.

D. Handgun Conversion - Classroom Instruction, Training, and Qualification.

(1) If a firearms qualified employee is required to complete conversion classroom instruction, training, and qualification according to §B or C(2) of this regulation, the firearms qualified employee shall successfully complete:

(a) For a different type handgun, the classroom instruction topics marked with an "X" for Handgun Conversion Training - Different Type Handgun in the table under Regulation .10B of this chapter; or

(b) For a handgun within the same type, the classroom instruction topics marked with an "X" for Handgun Conversion Training - Within a Handgun Type in the table under Regulation .10B of this chapter.

(2) Course of Fire.

(a) If a firearms qualified employee is required to complete firearms conversion classroom instruction, training, and qualification according to §B or C(2) of this regulation, with one finger on the trigger the firearms qualified employee shall discharge a minimum of 30 rounds of ammunition for each course of fire required for conversion qualification.

(b) Ammunition used for a required course of fire for conversion qualification shall be ammunition that is:

(i) Authorized by the firearms qualified employee's employer; or

(ii) The ballistic equivalent of the ammunition authorized by the firearms qualified employee's employer.

(c) The required course of fire for firearms conversion qualification shall be completed according to requirements 3 through 10 of the table under Regulation .05 of this chapter.

(3) The following are minimum requirements for firearms classroom instruction, training, and qualification for handgun conversion:

Type of Requirement	Conversion for Different Handgun Type	Conversion within Handgun Type
(1) Total minimum hours of classroom instruction, training, and qualification	14 hours	7 hours
(2) Training drill topics	(a) Reinforcement of the fundamentals of shooting; (b) Reloading techniques; and (c) Clearing malfunctions
(3) Minimum number of training rounds to be discharged at a target	400 rounds	200 rounds
(4) Minimum passing score for each required qualification course of fire	70 percent for each of one day-fire and one reduced light course of fire

E. Long Gun Authorization for which Conversion Training is Permitted.

(1) Before a firearms qualified employee may participate in firearms conversion classroom instruction, training, and qualification for a long gun, the firearms qualified employee shall currently be authorized to use or carry a:

(a) Type 1 long gun, if conversion is for another Type 1 long gun, a type 2 long gun, or a type 3 long gun;

(b) Type 2 long gun, if conversion is for another Type 2 long gun or a type 3 long gun; or

(c) Type 3 long gun, if conversion is for another Type 3 long gun.

(2) A firearms qualified employee converting from one type of long gun to another type of long gun not listed under §E(1) of this regulation shall successfully complete entrance-level firearms classroom instruction, training, and qualification for the long gun to which the firearms qualified employee is converting.

F. Long Gun Conversion - Firearms Classroom Instruction, Training, and Qualification.

(1) Long gun conversion classroom instruction shall, at a minimum, include the Classroom Instruction Topics marked with an "X" under Firearms Conversion Training - Long Gun in the table under Regulation .10B of this chapter.

(2) Long gun conversion firearms classroom instruction, training, and qualification shall, at a minimum, meet the applicable criteria in the following table:

Requirements	Within Type 1 Long Gun	Within Type 2 Long Gun	Within Type 3 Long Gun	From Type 1 to Type 2	From Type 1 or 2 to Type 3
(1) Minimum rounds discharged	80	150	150	150	150
(2) Minimum hours for classroom instruction and training and qualification	14	14	7	14	7
(3) Number of day-fire courses of fire	1	1	1	1	1

(3) The course of fire for long gun conversion qualification shall meet the requirements specified for the type of long gun established in the table under Regulation .07A of this chapter.

G. Crediting Firearms Conversion Classroom Instruction, Training, and Qualification Toward Annual Training.

(1) A firearms qualified employee's employer may use the following conversion training toward a firearms qualified employee's annual firearms classroom instruction, training, and qualification requirements for the specific firearm used in the conversion training conducted in the same calendar year:

(a) One day-fire conversion qualification score; and

(b) One reduced light conversion qualification score.

(2) If firearms conversion classroom instruction is less than 14 hours, a firearms qualified employee's employer may use a maximum of 2 hours of the firearms conversion classroom instruction toward meeting a firearms qualified employee's annual firearms classroom instruction requirements in the same calendar year the conversion training was conducted.

(3) If firearms conversion classroom instruction is 14 hours or more, a firearms qualified employee's employer may use a maximum of 6 hours of the firearms conversion classroom instruction toward meeting a firearms qualified employee's annual firearms classroom instruction requirements for the same calendar year the conversion training was conducted.

Md. Code Regs. 12.10.04.09

Regulations .09 adopted effective July 1, 2001 (28:12 Md. R. 1111)
Regulations .09 adopted effective January 1, 2013 (39:16 Md. R.1081)